The shelter also has an in-house store where adoption kits are available for both cats and dogs.

The humane society also offers education on spaying and neutering, as well as the value of having one's pet microchipped, she said.

"If a dog comes in that was lost or stolen, the first thing we do is check for a microchip," Cornell said. "That will tell us what their address is and who their owner is."

The chip itself is about the size of a grain of rice.

For those owners who have chip-free animals, Cornell said, "we encourage more people to consider that. It would help us tremendously in our job to reconnect animals with their owners."

Finally, when a pet is selected for adoption, Cornell said, they check references and veterinarian history and try to match the right animal to the right household.

"We work hard to make sure the pet goes to an ideal environment for its personality," Cornell said.

Page 2 of 2 - Humane society fundraiser to start Monday

For three weeks starting Monday, Jan. 21, the Lenawee Humane Society will conduct a fundraiser to financially support its efforts to find homes for the more than 1,000 animals it takes in each year.

Households in the Adrian, Blissfield, Clinton and Tecumseh communities will be receiving a phone call between 3 and 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday asking for donations, according to a news release. Food and household products will be offered in exchange for donations. Those products will be delivered to the donor’s home.